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Sep 25, 2015

WonderWorks: The technology of thermometers

How do we measure how hot or cold something is? Today's Topic: thermometers! Supplies: a variety of thermometers. I found some at...

Sep 23, 2015

WonderWorks: Does it absorb?

Let's learn about things that absorb and things that repel liquid! Today's Topic:Absorption Supplies: fabric scraps (various...

Sep 18, 2015

The Supper Club: Mixed-up Apps

Mice that moo, yellow stop signs, and scrambled animals all make for hilarious fun in this month's apps! Here's the list: All M...

Sep 16, 2015

The Supper Club: STEM Apps

Last month, we focused on apps that encourage play with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. There are a lot of my favorites in...

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Who are Library Makers?

Library Makers: Madison, WI, United States; Libraries have always had a reputation for being places of learning. Traditionally, the books housed in libraries have been perceived as the library's main purpose, and indeed books are a great way to learn. However, in today's increasingly digital world, it is important to remind the public that valuable learning also takes place outside of books and libraries are a great source of person-to-person learning experiences. The learning that takes place in libraries is what keeps this institution relevant in a world where access to books is changing rapidly. Here are a few somewhat non-traditional library programs I've created to take advantage of the one-on-one opportunities we have at the library today.

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